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MSI Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 76identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:B940
  • Processor threads
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:3 MB
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:L3
  • Processor socket
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Classic R643-B94043FD Intel® Pentium® B940:PGA988

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Comparison of GT683DX-699BE, R643-B94043FD
166 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430MB940
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile
SteppingKnown for oneJ1Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2420
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, LAN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345055626
Processor codeKnown for oneSR04WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.x
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm247 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm374 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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